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If a student needs to take classes at another institution and plans to transfer the credit back to University of the West as part of their degree program, the student may be able to receive Federal financial aid under a Consortium Agreement between UWest (“Home”) and the other institution (“Host”)

Funds will not be released until the consortium agreement has been completed in its entirety.

Financial aid funds will be applied to the student account based on the UWest disbursement schedule.The student should make arrangements to pay the Host Institution by its fee payment deadline.

Paid Fee Receipt from Host Institution to show student’s enrollment in the Approved courses.

Student eligibility for UWest scholarships/fellowships is based on the student enrollment at UWest, not on the student’s concurrent enrollment at Host Institution.

Student has successfully completed at least one semester at UWest and after the one semester the student must register for at least one credit hour or more at UWest, the student is eligible to apply for Consortium Agreements per degree program. If the student fails to meet the requirements of the agreement, or fails to meet the requirements of previously processed agreements, future agreements may be denied.

The Consortium Agreement is only valid for one semester, once the consortium term has ended, student will need to complete and submit new Consortium Agreement Forms to be considered for additional financial aid.

To expedite the processing of your financial aid, you should complete the above procedures and submit the information to the Office of Financial Aid at UWest as early as possible. Delays could affect your eligibility for aid.

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* Note: Students are responsible to ensure all documents are submitted on time. Applications submitted after the above-mentioned deadlines will only be considered under exceptional circumstances if/when funds are still available.